Material Handler - 1st Shift

Smithfield Foods • Greenfield, IN

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and build lasting careers. They are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. This role is crucial for delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting coworkers. The ideal candidate will be reliable, attentive to detail, and possess a strong work ethic to help meet standards for safety, quality, and teamwork. This position contributes to a positive work environment, maintains a safe and efficient production line, and ensures products reach families across America.

Requirements

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Must be able to work their scheduled shift.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Work with forklifts, jack lifts, high lifts, powered industrial trucks to support movement of product throughout the facility.
• Meet specific certifications during the qualification period.
• Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Work in an environment that is wet and humid.
• Work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Work around strong smells/odors.
• Climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Walk long distances.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• Perform repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading wages
• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $21.93/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full-time and part-time Smithfield teams members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed